Yigit Taha OZTURK 
The crypto markets have been heating up recently, and institutional investors are clearly taking notice. Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has once again grabbed headlines with a bold Bitcoin acquisition.
1,004 Bitcoin Acquired As Second-Largest Purchase To Date
On May 19, Metaplanet announced the purchase of 1,004 Bitcoin for approximately 15.2 billion yen ($104.6 million). This marks the company’s second-largest single BTC purchase ever. With this addition, Metaplanet’s total holdings reached 7,800 Bitcoin, valued at $807 million based on current market prices.
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Just a week earlier, the company had acquired 1,241 BTC worth $129 million, surpassing El Salvador’s holdings and becoming the largest public Bitcoin holder in Asia. Globally, Metaplanet now ranks tenth among public firms in terms of BTC holdings.
Strategic Growth Continues With Monthly Accumulations
Metaplanet has been aggressively expanding its Bitcoin portfolio, acquiring 2,800 BTC so far in May alone. In April, it added 794 BTC, and in March, 1,655 BTC. If the firm acquires another 301 Bitcoin, it will overtake Galaxy Digital Holdings’ position, which currently holds 8,100 BTC.
The firm reported a BTC yield of 95.6% in Q1 and 47.8% so far in Q2, reflecting strong performance per diluted share.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy remains the global leader in corporate BTC holdings, with a staggering 568,840 Bitcoin valued at nearly $59 billion. According to crypto investment firm River, corporations have outpaced ETFs, governments, and retail investors in Bitcoin acquisitions so far in 2025.
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